Conference Schedule
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Topic: Conservation of Energy
An introduction to the high-performance envelope (walls and roof), then slab and foundation walls. The envelope includes walls but also below-grade elements, above-grade elements, and roof. How do we make them the best?
6:00 - 6:25 pm - Welcome and Opening Plenary
Team Zero “The State of Residential Net Zero”
6:25 - 7:10 pm - Break Out Session I - Conservation
During this session, we will have an introductory and advanced course in building net-zero energy wall assemblies.
Track 1 - Fundamentals of High-Performance Building Enclosures in New and Existing Homes
Speakers: Michael Klement, Owner, Architectural Resource
Mark Lee, Owner, Better World Builders
Moderator: Brett Little, Green Home Institute
Track 2 - Envelope Technical Topic: Wall Systems - Tour a net zero home underway
Speakers: Mark Miller, Owner Zenplus Architecture
Paul Abueva, Owner, Abueva Builders
Michigan Passive House Behind the Drywall Tour
7:10 - 7:55 pm - Breakout Session II
This session will cover low carbon building methods and a real certified zero energy home tour.
Track 1 - Virtual Home Tour: A net positive LEED Platinum Pending Project - Read Residence
Speaker: Michael Klement, Architectural Resource and Team
Track 2 - Envelop Technical Topic: Low-Carbon Building Enclosures
Speakers: Sigi Koko, Owner, Down to Earth Design
Lucas Johnson, 475 High Performance Building Supply
Moderator: David Gard, MEECA
7:55 - 8:00 pm - Closing Plenary
8:00 - 9:00 pm - Networking
Topic: Conservation of Energy
An introduction to the high-performance envelope (walls and roof), then slab and foundation walls. The envelope includes walls but also below-grade elements, above-grade elements, and roof. How do we make them the best?
6:00 - 6:25 pm - Welcome and Opening Plenary
Team Zero “The State of Residential Net Zero”
6:25 - 7:10 pm - Break Out Session I - Conservation
During this session, we will have an introductory and advanced course in building net-zero energy wall assemblies.
Track 1 - Fundamentals of High-Performance Building Enclosures in New and Existing Homes
Speakers: Michael Klement, Owner, Architectural Resource
Mark Lee, Owner, Better World Builders
Moderator: Brett Little, Green Home Institute
Track 2 - Envelope Technical Topic: Wall Systems - Tour a net zero home underway
Speakers: Mark Miller, Owner Zenplus Architecture
Paul Abueva, Owner, Abueva Builders
Michigan Passive House Behind the Drywall Tour
7:10 - 7:55 pm - Breakout Session II
This session will cover low carbon building methods and a real certified zero energy home tour.
Track 1 - Virtual Home Tour: A net positive LEED Platinum Pending Project - Read Residence
Speaker: Michael Klement, Architectural Resource and Team
Track 2 - Envelop Technical Topic: Low-Carbon Building Enclosures
Speakers: Sigi Koko, Owner, Down to Earth Design
Lucas Johnson, 475 High Performance Building Supply
Moderator: David Gard, MEECA
7:55 - 8:00 pm - Closing Plenary
8:00 - 9:00 pm - Networking
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Topic: Utilization of Energy
Once we understand how to keep heat in, we can quickly and efficiently heat, cool, and ventilate our homes with small systems that are all-electric. This session will focus on what you need to know about the future HVAC in Net Zero Homes.
6:00 - 6:15 pm - Welcome: Brett Little, Green Home Institute
10 Tested Tips to get to Net-Zero and Low Carbon Now. Tips 1 – 5
6:15 - 7:00 pm - Breakout Session I
During this session, we will have 2 breakouts. An introductory one for learning about heat pumps and advanced one for installing & managing.
Track 1 - Is There Heat in the Air or Ground in the Winter? (Introductory)
Speakers: Kortney Lull, VP Of Business Development, Midwest Geothermal
Jon Harrod, Owner, Snug Planet
Moderator: Brett Little, Green Home Institute
Track 2 - Installing and Managing Heat Pumps (Advance)
Speakers: John Semmelhack, Owner, Think Little
Rob Derksen, Michigan Energy Services
Moderator: Larry Kaufman, Michigan Geothermal Energy Association
7:00 - 7:45 pm - Breakout Session II
Track 1 - Water Heating and Advanced Ventilation
Speakers: Dr. Ty Newell, Build Equinox
Tim Gaughan, RHEEM Regional Sales Manager, HE & Utilities
Moderator: Dave Dye, DFD Architecture, LLC
Track 2 - Behind the Scenes at Bradford Stations - a LEED Zero Carbon Multifamily Tour
Speakers: Peter Skornia, President Bazzani Construction
7:45 - 8:00 pm - Closing Plenary
8:00 - 9:00 pm - Networking
Topic: Utilization of Energy
Once we understand how to keep heat in, we can quickly and efficiently heat, cool, and ventilate our homes with small systems that are all-electric. This session will focus on what you need to know about the future HVAC in Net Zero Homes.
6:00 - 6:15 pm - Welcome: Brett Little, Green Home Institute
10 Tested Tips to get to Net-Zero and Low Carbon Now. Tips 1 – 5
6:15 - 7:00 pm - Breakout Session I
During this session, we will have 2 breakouts. An introductory one for learning about heat pumps and advanced one for installing & managing.
Track 1 - Is There Heat in the Air or Ground in the Winter? (Introductory)
Speakers: Kortney Lull, VP Of Business Development, Midwest Geothermal
Jon Harrod, Owner, Snug Planet
Moderator: Brett Little, Green Home Institute
Track 2 - Installing and Managing Heat Pumps (Advance)
Speakers: John Semmelhack, Owner, Think Little
Rob Derksen, Michigan Energy Services
Moderator: Larry Kaufman, Michigan Geothermal Energy Association
7:00 - 7:45 pm - Breakout Session II
Track 1 - Water Heating and Advanced Ventilation
Speakers: Dr. Ty Newell, Build Equinox
Tim Gaughan, RHEEM Regional Sales Manager, HE & Utilities
Moderator: Dave Dye, DFD Architecture, LLC
Track 2 - Behind the Scenes at Bradford Stations - a LEED Zero Carbon Multifamily Tour
Speakers: Peter Skornia, President Bazzani Construction
7:45 - 8:00 pm - Closing Plenary
8:00 - 9:00 pm - Networking
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Topic: Generation of Energy
This session will focus on generation of renewable energy, offsets, profit, policy, and equity. To be a genuinely zero energy world, we need to generate a net- positive for People, Planet & Profit.
6:00 - 6:15pm - Welcome: Brett Little, Green Home Institute
10 Tested Tips to get to Net-Zero and Low Carbon Now. Tips 5 – 10
6:15 - 7:00 pm - Breakout Session I
Track 1 - Solar and Batteries Work in the Midwest
Speaker: Kris Hunter, Global Battery Solutions
Moderator: John Freeman, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
Track 2 - How Do I Pay for and Value Net Zero?
Speakers: Casey Murphey, VP Quality Systems, PEARL
Jennifer Abraham, Analyst, ICF
Moderator: David Gard, MI Energy Efficiency Contractors Association
7:00 - 7:45 pm - Breakout Session II
Track 1 - Policies to Get to Net Zero
Speakers: Erin McDade, Senior Program Director, Architecture 2030
Louise Sharrow Manager, Research & Innovation, Elevate Energy
Track 2 - Net Zero For All!
Speakers: Tony G. Reames, PhD. Assistant Professor, University of Michigan School for Environment & Sustainability and Urban Energy Justice Lab
Tom Tishler, Construction Manager, Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity
Moderator: Dave Dye, DFD Architecture, LLC
7:45 - 8:00 pm - Keynote Address – Matt Grocoff - Veridian a Net Zero Community
8:00 - 9:00pm - Networking
Topic: Generation of Energy
This session will focus on generation of renewable energy, offsets, profit, policy, and equity. To be a genuinely zero energy world, we need to generate a net- positive for People, Planet & Profit.
6:00 - 6:15pm - Welcome: Brett Little, Green Home Institute
10 Tested Tips to get to Net-Zero and Low Carbon Now. Tips 5 – 10
6:15 - 7:00 pm - Breakout Session I
Track 1 - Solar and Batteries Work in the Midwest
Speaker: Kris Hunter, Global Battery Solutions
Moderator: John Freeman, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
Track 2 - How Do I Pay for and Value Net Zero?
Speakers: Casey Murphey, VP Quality Systems, PEARL
Jennifer Abraham, Analyst, ICF
Moderator: David Gard, MI Energy Efficiency Contractors Association
7:00 - 7:45 pm - Breakout Session II
Track 1 - Policies to Get to Net Zero
Speakers: Erin McDade, Senior Program Director, Architecture 2030
Louise Sharrow Manager, Research & Innovation, Elevate Energy
Track 2 - Net Zero For All!
Speakers: Tony G. Reames, PhD. Assistant Professor, University of Michigan School for Environment & Sustainability and Urban Energy Justice Lab
Tom Tishler, Construction Manager, Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity
Moderator: Dave Dye, DFD Architecture, LLC
7:45 - 8:00 pm - Keynote Address – Matt Grocoff - Veridian a Net Zero Community
8:00 - 9:00pm - Networking
